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Eat, shop, stay, play locally: Here’s the second in a series of stories about small business survival

By Community|2020-09-17T21:26:26-07:00September 17th, 2020|Comments Off

How and why to avoid butt dialing from your cell phone, especially to 911

By Community|2020-11-09T14:59:17-08:00September 17th, 2020|Comments Off

SJ Fire concurrently transports two moms in labor, two different islands, to Anacortes

By Community|2020-09-16T18:50:44-07:00September 17th, 2020|Comments Off

OPALCO is prepared for wildfire prevention – are you?

By Community|2020-09-15T14:14:22-07:00September 16th, 2020|Comments Off

State Health Dept. releases initial case investigation and contact tracing performance metrics

By Community|2020-09-16T13:04:40-07:00September 16th, 2020|Comments Off

With an eye to the sky, ORS/The Exchange announces air quality closure policies

By Community|2020-09-16T12:48:42-07:00September 16th, 2020|Comments Off

Friends gather to honor Dave Castor for his efforts to preserve Kokanee hatchery

By Community|2020-09-16T13:04:59-07:00September 16th, 2020|3 Comments

Auditor: Registered voters do not need to request a mail-in ballot

By Community|2020-09-16T10:56:17-07:00September 16th, 2020|Comments Off

A rare, legendary close-up Superpod with CWR’s Ken Balcomb

By Community|2020-09-15T15:45:34-07:00September 16th, 2020|4 Comments

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-09-16T10:57:23-07:00September 16th, 2020|Comments Off

Fire Commission will ZOOM-meet in Thursday’s scheduled meeting

By Community|2020-09-15T15:01:56-07:00September 15th, 2020|Comments Off

Friends of Orcas Library releases director nominee list

By Community|2020-09-15T14:15:31-07:00September 15th, 2020|Comments Off

Garden Club reaches out for new members

By Community|2020-09-15T14:15:44-07:00September 15th, 2020|Comments Off

Upcoming workshop: Growing a year-round hummingbird habitat garden

By Community|2020-09-15T14:16:03-07:00September 15th, 2020|Comments Off

Fish For Teeth brings free mobile dental clinic to Friday Harbor

By Community|2020-09-15T14:17:00-07:00September 15th, 2020|Comments Off

WA governor sends open letter to White House occupant about climate change

By Community|2020-09-22T14:25:00-07:00September 14th, 2020|4 Comments

Rick Hughes responds to open letter questions

By Community|2020-09-15T14:17:30-07:00September 14th, 2020|Comments Off

How to breathe easy in wildfire smoke

By Community|2020-09-15T14:17:44-07:00September 14th, 2020|Comments Off

Kruse Reviews | Squeeze Me by Carl Hiaasen

By Jens Kruse|2020-11-14T15:31:37-08:00September 14th, 2020|Comments Off

Be a superhero for planet earth! Great Islands Clean-up September 28 – October 4

By Community|2020-09-15T14:18:01-07:00September 14th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Think globally, but we need to elect locally

By Community|2020-09-21T17:05:05-07:00September 14th, 2020|6 Comments

Scientists baffled by orcas ramming sailing boats near Spain and Portugal

By Community|2020-09-15T14:18:36-07:00September 13th, 2020|3 Comments

Unemployed from construction industry? Skagit Valley is here for you

By Community|2020-09-15T14:18:51-07:00September 13th, 2020|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Be prepared for Prune Alley

By Community|2020-09-21T18:02:31-07:00September 13th, 2020|36 Comments

Governor tours wildfire damage, approves CARES Act distributions to local governments

By Community|2020-09-15T14:19:20-07:00September 13th, 2020|3 Comments

South field at Turtleback Mountain Preserve closed

By Community|2020-09-15T14:19:33-07:00September 13th, 2020|Comments Off

COVID-19 activity declining in Washington state with the help of face coverings and distancing

By Community|2020-09-15T14:19:58-07:00September 13th, 2020|1 Comment

Orcasional Musings | On the Black Ball Ferry line up in Seattle

By Steve Henigson|2020-12-06T12:41:37-08:00September 13th, 2020|7 Comments

Update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution & planning progress in Washington State

By Community|2020-09-15T14:22:40-07:00September 13th, 2020|3 Comments

First confirmed cases of West Nile Virus reported in Washington

By Community|2020-09-15T14:22:51-07:00September 12th, 2020|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | September 2 – 8, 2020

By Community|2020-09-15T14:23:06-07:00September 12th, 2020|3 Comments

It’s a tinderbox out there; burn ban extended

By Community|2020-09-15T14:23:24-07:00September 11th, 2020|Comments Off

Here’s where to monitor local air quality

By Community|2020-09-11T13:46:55-07:00September 11th, 2020|7 Comments

Rental assistance available for San Juan County residents

By Community|2020-09-15T14:23:49-07:00September 11th, 2020|Comments Off

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-09-15T14:24:02-07:00September 11th, 2020|Comments Off

Poetry | Just a dog by Bruce Hanna

By Community|2020-09-15T14:24:13-07:00September 11th, 2020|2 Comments

WSF Puyallup crew makes two rescues in one day

By Community|2020-09-15T14:24:28-07:00September 11th, 2020|1 Comment

Cost-share program will assist in upgrading buoys for eelgrass habitat

By Community|2020-09-15T14:24:40-07:00September 11th, 2020|1 Comment

Health Officer’s new order lifts limits on lodging, camping, playgrounds

By Community|2020-09-15T14:24:50-07:00September 11th, 2020|20 Comments

More wildfire smoke impacts expected through the weekend

By Community|2020-09-15T14:25:04-07:00September 10th, 2020|Comments Off

A tree burns on Seaview Street, still smoldering as it is cut down

By Community|2020-09-15T14:27:40-07:00September 10th, 2020|1 Comment

OIFF to host upcoming 5-film series at the drive-in

By Community|2020-09-15T14:27:50-07:00September 10th, 2020|Comments Off

School District readies for Child Find screenings to identify learning challenges

By Community|2020-09-15T14:28:04-07:00September 10th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Open letter to WSF asks for explanations

By Community|2020-09-21T17:07:52-07:00September 10th, 2020|3 Comments

Burn ban extended indefinitely in San Juan County

By Community|2020-09-16T15:57:21-07:00September 10th, 2020|1 Comment

Census: How it helps you and your neighbors when you participate

By Community|2020-09-16T15:57:22-07:00September 10th, 2020|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Keeping score: Trump’s broken promises

By Community|2020-09-22T10:24:38-07:00September 10th, 2020|1 Comment

Let’s talk seniors and cannabis at Senior Center ZOOM meet

By Community|2020-09-16T15:57:22-07:00September 10th, 2020|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | We dodged a big bullet

By Community|2020-09-21T18:09:42-07:00September 9th, 2020|17 Comments

EDC higlights business funding opportunities that are closing soon

By Community|2020-09-16T15:58:24-07:00September 9th, 2020|Comments Off

As general election approaches, County Elections office prepares

By Community|2020-10-10T10:04:21-07:00September 9th, 2020|Comments Off

Small businesses relying more than ever on your support as they creatively cope with COVID

By Community|2020-09-16T15:58:24-07:00September 9th, 2020|1 Comment

Three ways to catch Eth-Noh-Tec in September

By Community|2020-09-16T15:58:25-07:00September 8th, 2020|Comments Off

You’re invited to join ‘Circle of Chi’ virtual spiritual gathering

By Community|2020-09-16T15:58:25-07:00September 8th, 2020|4 Comments

SVC worker retraining program covers tuition, books for unemployed

By Community|2020-09-16T15:58:25-07:00September 8th, 2020|Comments Off

School Board calls special meeting

By Community|2020-09-16T15:58:26-07:00September 8th, 2020|Comments Off

In case you haven’t looked outside, Western Washington affected by wildfire smoke

By Community|2020-09-16T15:58:26-07:00September 8th, 2020|2 Comments

Local writer and artist Ian Boyden, releases debut book of poetry

By Community|2020-09-16T15:58:27-07:00September 8th, 2020|Comments Off

Welcome to theOrcasonian

By Community|2024-03-27T13:55:34-07:00September 7th, 2020|10 Comments

Health District steeped in building upgrades, negotiation plans

By Susan McBain|2020-09-19T14:34:54-07:00September 7th, 2020|1 Comment

Center for Whale research snaps video of orca superpod

By Community|2020-09-16T15:58:27-07:00September 7th, 2020|Comments Off

Reminder: Temporary fire ban is in effect

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:22-07:00September 7th, 2020|1 Comment

Tahlequah has a brand new calf in J pod

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:22-07:00September 6th, 2020|2 Comments

Temporary short-term fire ban in effect Monday – Wednesday

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:23-07:00September 6th, 2020|2 Comments

New orca encounter by Center for Whale Research

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:23-07:00September 6th, 2020|Comments Off

Village Voices | What will you most remember about the summer of 2020?

By Community|2020-09-08T12:26:57-07:00September 5th, 2020|8 Comments

Kruse Reviews | The Pull of the Stars

By Jens Kruse|2020-11-14T15:31:37-08:00September 5th, 2020|1 Comment

Orcasional Musings | What shall we do about illegal aliens?

By Steve Henigson|2020-12-06T12:41:37-08:00September 5th, 2020|5 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | August 26 – September 1, 2020

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:24-07:00September 5th, 2020|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | Kiwanis says thanks, requests new members

By Community|2020-09-21T17:43:49-07:00September 4th, 2020|Comments Off

Gather ye hazardous waste for upcoming collection event

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:24-07:00September 4th, 2020|Comments Off

Local COVID case count: No new cases this past week

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:25-07:00September 4th, 2020|Comments Off

Recap of Recent COVID-19 News and Updates

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:25-07:00September 4th, 2020|Comments Off

WSF has tips for Labor Day weekend ferry travel

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:26-07:00September 3rd, 2020|6 Comments

Deer Harbor Plan Review calls monthly meeting

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:26-07:00September 3rd, 2020|Comments Off

New to Medicare, confused? SHIBA volunteers coming here to help

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:26-07:00September 3rd, 2020|Comments Off

Larsen announces 2020 Congressional App Challenge

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:27-07:00September 3rd, 2020|Comments Off

Inslee extends 26 proclamations relating to COVID-19

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:27-07:00September 3rd, 2020|Comments Off

Statement from the Department of Health regarding vaccine readiness

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:28-07:00September 3rd, 2020|1 Comment

Inslee statement on Trump memorandum targeting states and cities

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:28-07:00September 3rd, 2020|1 Comment

Current board vacancies await your skills, talent

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:28-07:00September 3rd, 2020|Comments Off

Non-profit seeks experienced bookkeeper

By Community|2020-09-16T16:00:54-07:00September 2nd, 2020|Comments Off

Local Poetry | Good Morning from Orcas Island

By Community|2020-09-16T16:00:54-07:00September 2nd, 2020|2 Comments

These scientists are giving themselves D.I.Y. coronavirus vaccines

By Community|2020-09-16T16:00:54-07:00September 2nd, 2020|1 Comment

Another wildland fire response keeps Orcas Fire busy

By Community|2020-09-16T16:00:55-07:00September 2nd, 2020|2 Comments

Another recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-09-16T16:00:55-07:00September 2nd, 2020|Comments Off

San Juan County announces CARES small business relief grant

By Community|2020-09-16T16:00:56-07:00September 2nd, 2020|Comments Off

OIFR on the scene of wildland fire in Deer Harbor

By Community|2020-09-16T16:00:56-07:00September 1st, 2020|Comments Off

WaFed art show features paintings from our pandemic period

By Community|2020-09-16T16:00:56-07:00September 1st, 2020|2 Comments

A poem for today | Keeping Quiet by Pablo Neruda

By Community|2020-09-16T16:00:57-07:00September 1st, 2020|2 Comments

OIFR releases details of recent Doe Bay wildfire

By Community|2020-09-16T16:00:57-07:00September 1st, 2020|1 Comment

Council candidate Cindy Wolf replies to questions from open letter

By Community|2020-09-16T16:00:58-07:00September 1st, 2020|3 Comments

Memorial services set for Marie Bechtel

By Community|2020-09-16T16:00:58-07:00August 31st, 2020|Comments Off

Join Funhouse Commons online to celebrate 20th anniversary

By Community|2020-09-16T16:00:58-07:00August 31st, 2020|Comments Off

Friends of the San Juans welcomes new executive director

By Community|2020-09-16T16:00:59-07:00August 30th, 2020|Comments Off

Cemetery District schedules a Zoom meeting

By Community|2020-09-16T16:00:59-07:00August 29th, 2020|Comments Off

New report shows COVID-19 cases hitting a plateau in some areas of Washington state

By Community|2020-09-16T16:00:59-07:00August 29th, 2020|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | August 19 – 25, 2020

By Community|2020-09-16T16:01:00-07:00August 29th, 2020|Comments Off

Another recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-09-16T16:01:00-07:00August 28th, 2020|Comments Off

State Health Dept. to halt weekend reporting of death counts

By Community|2020-09-16T16:04:56-07:00August 28th, 2020|Comments Off